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Memories for the Soul

November 3-6,2026

6:30 - 7:30 PM

Presentation House Theatre - Studio,

North Vancouver

Created and presented by a collaborative team led by photographer and co-curator Natalia Botero, alongside co-curator Fiorella Pinillos. Workshop co-facilitation is led by Natalia Botero, María Cecilia Saba, and Clarissa Banos. The gallery installation is developed in collaboration with Pamela Gutiérrez, Giuliana Lira, and Maya Oliver Botero, with video production by Pamela Gutiérrez.

Description

A powerful artistic project that emerges from an intimate exploration of memory through archival photography and visual art. Natalia’s photographic perspective captures the essence and identity of each woman, weaving together the life stories of Latin American immigrants and refugees in the Lower Mainland. Created by La Libélula, the project fosters safe spaces where women gather through art, build community, and reconnect with their voices in a shared process of healing and reconciliation.

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Natalia’s photography and visual storytelling have received recognition, with honours in Canada, Colombia, and Cuba, including the Colombian Ministry of Culture’s Artists in the Diaspora project (2025) and the Re-Generate Ideas Challenge (2024).

In the spirit of storytelling, we pause to honour this land's ancient and contemporary narratives. We stand upon the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Just as we celebrate the diverse voices of immigrant and refugee artists, we recognize the First Peoples who have woven this place's first and enduring tales. Their stories are a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of community. As we come together from many corners of the world, may we always remember, respect, and learn from this land's stories.

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